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Healthcare is always changing, which is why Nexus stays up-to-date on trends and innovations. Here, we share news from the Nexus network, tips for caregivers and patients, and updates from the fields of medicine, mental health, and behavioral health.
Food control for children with medical conditions associated with binge eating & weight gain »
Food control focuses on creating an environment that limits access to food. Children who have medical conditions associated with binge eating and weight gain may need to live, learn, and play in spaces that either don’t have food or have…
You First Foundation supports Nexus Children’s Hospital with $83k donation of wheelchair swing, sensory room furnishings and rehabilitation equipment »
Having already donated $63.6k in previous years, You First Foundation recently presented Nexus Children’s Hospital with its latest donation of $19.4k at the ribbon cutting for a new wheelchair playground swing. To date, the foundation has donated over $83k dollars…
Cognitive therapy helps individuals gain confidence completing activities of daily living »
Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs as they’re commonly referred to, are grouped into lower level and higher level tasks or actions that bring purpose and meaning to a person’s life. ADLs in your life could be getting ready for…
Pediatric behavioral health services now available at Nexus Children’s Hospital »
Pediatric behavioral health services offered in an inpatient hospital setting permits caregivers to treat a child’s medical needs while also addressing behavioral challenges. Nexus Children’s Hospital is now one of the only facilities in the Houston area that successfully treats…
Neuropsychological evaluations support a child’s return to school after brain injury »
After a traumatic event like a brain injury, it’s crucial for children and adults to be evaluated to understand how the injury affected their brain and what recommendations could be implemented for greater success in life.
Healthcare insurance: Medicare vs. Managed Medicare vs. Secondary Policies »
Healthcare insurance seems complicated and may overwhelm patients and families, especially when they need help for a medically complex child. Here’s what you need to know about Medicare and Managed Medicare, as well as secondary policies.
Neurostorming in severe brain injury patients »
Most people are familiar with the feeling of stress. Your heart may beat faster, your breath could quicken, your blood pressure might rise, and your muscles might tense up. This is called the flight-or-fight response — what our bodies may…
Treating PWS and helping children and adolescents navigate challenges »
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects learning and behavior resulting from an abnormality on the 15th chromosome. Individuals experience PWS differently and can have challenges, including health problems related to overeating and weight gain, delayed puberty,…
